ROSEMARY

Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis

Description

A woody perennial herb with aromatic fragrant needle like leaves, native to the Mediterranean region. Rosemary is a member of the mint family, the name rosemary comes from the Latin rosmarinus, meaning dew of the sea, apparently because they are often found growing by the sea.

Comments: - Who doesn't use Rosemary when cooking Lamb? Has a wonderful aroma, even when just brushing past bush. Twigs stripped of leaves can be used as kebeb skewers (season meat from inside), finely chopped leaves used in cooking, sprigs poked into lamb roast, leaf infusion for rinsing hair - versatile bush!

Planted: 2012

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: No

Pest Control:

Water is its enemy! Has to be one of the easiest plants to kill by over-watering.